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City official: SNAP disruptions left tens of thousands in Montgomery County short; city posts resources
Summary
The city official said the federal government shutdown affected about 14% of Alabamians (more than 700,000 people), with more than 53,000 in Montgomery County needing SNAP benefits and about 4,000 federal employees in the city missing paychecks; the official urged community and nonprofit support and pointed to resources at montgomeryal.gov.
The city official warned that the recent federal government shutdown has had a significant local effect on food assistance and federal workers.
"About 14% of Alabamians were affected. That's more than 700,000 people," the official said, and added that "in Montgomery County alone, more than 53,000 people need SNAP benefits." The official also said about 4,000 federal employees working in the city were not receiving paychecks during the shutdown.
The official urged churches, nonprofits, civic organizations and residents to step up to help families struggling to put food on the table and said the city has posted a list of local resources and assistance programs on montgomeryal.gov. "Please visit that page and share with anyone who may benefit from those services," the official said.
No new city-funded emergency SNAP benefits or direct cash assistance programs were announced at the briefing; the official asked community groups to continue supporting affected families over the coming weeks.
